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Australia trip cost calculator

12 days in Australia costs about $840 to $1,200 per person on a budget and $2,040 to $3,000 mid-range, before flights. Change the days, travellers and style below for your own trip.

Estimated total, 2 travellers, 12 days
$4,080 to $6,000
On the ground: $4,080 to $6,000
Per person per day
Accommodation$77 to $113
Food and drink$43 to $63
Local transport$20 to $30
Sights and activities$20 to $30
Extras (SIM, tips, fees)$10 to $15
Daily total$170 to $250
Category split is approximate. Local currency at today's rate:Rates from our last build · 2026-10-28

What drives the cost in Australia

The daily band is $70 to $100 per person on a budget and $170 to $250 mid-range. The biggest costs are distance: domestic flights between regions and car hire, with supermarkets far cheaper than restaurants.

These figures are the ones in our daily travel budget by country, set from named 2025 and 2026 cost sources. They are typical ranges, not what we spent. The split into accommodation, food, transport, sights and extras is approximate.

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Questions

How much does a 12-day trip to Australia cost?

About $840 to $1,200 per person on a budget and $2,040 to $3,000 mid-range, on the ground and excluding flights.

How much should I budget per day in Australia?

About $70 to $100 per person per day on a budget and $170 to $250 mid-range. The biggest costs are distance: domestic flights between regions and car hire, with supermarkets far cheaper than restaurants.

Does the Australia trip cost include flights?

No. We have not published a fare range for Australia yet, so the calculator shows the cost on the ground only.

Is this what you spent?

No. These are typical ranges from published 2025 and 2026 cost sources. Our route data records where we went and for how long, not what we spent.

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